Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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